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Local Favorite Restaurants acquired Cotton Patch Cafe, combining the two Texas-based operators into a group spanning 10 brands with nearly 100 locations.
Placer.ai released its June 2026 mall traffic index, tracking retail foot traffic momentum as the year progresses.
Restaurant tech investors are demanding stronger profitability from vendors, a challenge compounded by weakness in the broader restaurant market.
Bill Phelps, who helped scale Wetzel's Pretzels, Blaze Pizza, and Dave's Hot Chicken, is now applying his operational approach to Mike's Red Tacos and other concepts.
A restaurant AI executive contends that the most valuable AI applications are unglamorous operational tools—faster lines, accurate orders, ready food—rather than headline-grabbing conversational AI li
Kea and Thanx have integrated their platforms to enable phone-order customers to earn rewards and provide restaurants with additional customer data.
A purpose-built CRM is presented as a core tool for catering business growth, suggesting that customer data management may matter more than pricing or promotional tactics.
Bahama Buck's has partnered with Qu to upgrade its point-of-sale and operations platform.
A webinar discusses how AI and location intelligence tools are reshaping restaurant site selection strategies beyond traditional methods.
Operators who share physical space face pressure to align menus across brands, raising operational and brand-consistency questions.
California is requiring major restaurant chains to disclose allergen information on menus starting Tuesday, signaling a shift toward transparency that may reshape how operators label and communicate f
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation partnered with American Express and Resy to launch a free leadership development program featuring James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs as
Restaurant transactions in US World Cup host cities saw a significant lift during group stage play, suggesting major sporting events drive measurable foot traffic to dining venues.
California has enacted a law requiring chain restaurants to label allergens on menus.
Multiple restaurant chains including Baskin-Robbins, IHOP, and others are incorporating TikTok-driven trends into their menus, signaling that social media virality has become a tangible factor in menu
Toast announced updates to its POS platform including AI and guest engagement capabilities, signaling the consolidation of restaurant operations into integrated software suites.
Casey's, a convenience-store chain, is expanding into prepared chicken wings after gaining share in the pizza category, signaling that traditional quick-service segments may face pressure from non-tra
DoorDash is testing AI-powered ordering capabilities and expanding street safety initiatives as part of a broader business model expansion.
MTY Food Group is expanding its multi-brand restaurant portfolio.
Revenue management piece on hidden leaks in comp-set analysis — relevant for multi-unit operators rethinking how they benchmark and optimize pricing strategy.
AmRest is continuing international expansion while reinforcing its restaurant platform.
A new playbook argues that reducing friction in ordering and payment systems through unified platforms and self-service technology can improve throughput in QSR operations.
Restaurant summer hiring remains weak, with fewer teenagers entering the workforce and declining labor force participation among young adults, suggesting ongoing tightness in seasonal staffing pipelin
A study by Clarify Capital finds that most restaurants operate with minimal cash reserves despite profitability, with over half of owners regularly forgoing personal income to cover operational needs—
A study found that fast food remains cheaper than casual dining on a per-item basis, though delivery fees narrow the price advantage.
Real estate strategy divergence at growth brands signals how off-premise and market conditions are reshaping unit economics and site selection.
Restaurants are increasingly using rebates and procurement oversight to manage profitability as traditional margin strategies become more constrained.
McDonald's strategic pivot to operational efficiency and hospitality, plus industry-wide pricing creativity targeting families, signal shifting competitive terrain beyond discounting alone.
A report indicates quick-service restaurants are receiving higher citation shares than fast-casual chains in AI search results.
Two Upstate restaurant brands are being combined through an acquisition.
El Fenix's parent company acquired another restaurant chain.
Franchise M&A activity persisted into Q2 2026 with continued private equity interest, suggesting capital availability remains a driver of consolidation in the sector.
Monthly promo roundup with individual brand deals — routine summer marketing activity without broader operator takeaway.
American Express is pursuing an acquisition of The Fork, a restaurant reservation platform.
American Express acquired TheFork for $700 million, signaling the card network's effort to deepen its presence in restaurant operations and booking software.
RestaurantData identified four expanding restaurant brands that reached significant growth milestones using a multivariable tracking index rather than unit count alone.
A podcast episode explores how restaurants can use guest recognition and personalization technology to improve customer loyalty, addressing what the source frames as widespread guest retention challen
RBC Capital Markets lowered its price target for Restaurant Brands International to $85, signaling analyst caution about the company's near-term trajectory.
Plant-based offerings are moving away from meat mimicry toward vegetable-forward products as restaurant operators respond to slower retail growth and consumer flexitarianism.
A California privacy bill may reshape how restaurants collect and use customer data in loyalty programs, signaling potential compliance costs for chains operating in the state.
California will require food chains to post allergen warnings on menus starting July 1, signaling a shift toward standardized disclosure practices in quick-service dining.
QSR loyalty programs may need restructuring to account for diverging consumer spending patterns in a K-shaped economy.
Nory has launched agentic AI tools aimed at restaurant forecasting, labor scheduling, inventory management, and profitability tracking.
Miso Robotics acquired technology and intellectual property from Zume Pizza, signaling consolidation among automation vendors serving the restaurant industry.
Uptown Network has launched Artuzan, a platform designed to consolidate menu management, loyalty programs, wine offerings, and guest engagement tools for restaurants.
ChatGPT ordering on Grubhub signals how delivery platforms are embedding AI to reduce friction and capture higher order frequency.
Deliverect has partnered with 5&5 to support restaurant brands in expanding their digital ordering capabilities.
Nation's Restaurant News has published its 2026 ranking of the 50 largest restaurant chains in America.
American Express is acquiring TheFork for $700 million, signaling a strategic push to deepen its presence in the European restaurant reservation market.
American Express is acquiring Tripadvisor's restaurant booking business for $700 million, signaling continued consolidation in the dining reservation space as major payment networks expand into hospit